Admiral Kuznetsov in Tartus

A group of Russian warships from the aircraft carrier Admiral Kuznetsov entered the Syrian port of Tartus to. According to the Ministry of Defence FR - to replenish stocks. The mission was planned in 2010.


A group of Russian warships ( Kuznetsov coast of Scotland , 2011-12-15) sailed to the port of Tartus. Leader - lotniskowcowy cruiser Admiral Kuznetsov , and support ship Nikolai Czikier , remained at anchor. ZOP ship Admiral Czabanienko , dozorowiec Ładnyj and tanker Lien entered the port. According to the Ministry of Defence FR, the group entered the port of Tartus to replenish stocks. 


Indeed there is a base material (WMF morskowo War and fleet), which - as the only one on the Mediterranean Sea ( Kuznetsov wrap to Tartus , 2011-11-28) - has survived since the days of the USSR. The base in Tartus is modernized by the FR since 2009.

Unlike the Syrian side illustrates the situation. According to SANA agency, a delegation of Russian sailors met with the governor of the province of Tartus, Atef al-Nadafem to show their solidarity with the Syrian government and nation. FR, as well as the PRC, from mid-2011 blocks the UN Security Council resolution that would criticize the government of Syria, from March 2011 bloody combats demonstrations involving thousands of protesters. Adopt a resolution could in fact open the way for military intervention, such as in Libya, where NATO has abused the mandate of the Security Council ( The attack on Libya , 2011-03-19). Russia could then lose one of the few outposts in the Middle East.

Under the plan, a group of Russian warships is to leave the Tartus base as early as 9 January. According to unofficial sources, the visit may take up to 6 days.